How Can I Make a Custom Beanie With My Logo?

If you’re thinking about creating a custom beanie for your brand with your logo, you’re not alone. Whether you’re a brand, resort, school, event organizer, or small business, custom beanies are one of the most effective pieces of branded apparel you can make. They’re wearable, useful, and stick around long after the season ends.

At Fourbital Factory, we collaborate with businesses nationwide to transform simple ideas into high-quality, Vermont-made beanies. If you’re wondering how the process works and what you need to get started, here’s a complete guide.

1. Start With Your Design Goals

Before you choose colors or upload your logo, ask yourself a few simple questions:

• Who is the beanie for?

• What style best represents your brand?

• When and where will people wear it?

• Do you want the beanie to feel bold, minimalist, classic, or playful?

Your answers will help determine everything from knit style to color selection to logo placement. A ski resort might want bright colors that stand out on the mountain. A brewery or café might choose something more classic and everyday-wearable. A school might want something high contrast and spirited.

If you don’t have the full design figured out yet, that’s normal. Many Fourbital clients come to us with just a logo and an idea. Our team can help guide you through what will work best.

2. Choose Your Beanie Style

Style determines both the overall look and how your logo can be applied. At Fourbital Factory, we offer several custom styles including:

Cuffed Beanies

The most popular choice. The fold gives you a clean space for a logo, patch, or custom jacquard design along the rim.

Fisherman Beanies

A shorter, shallower fit that feels modern and premium. These look great with simple woven labels or minimal branding.

Jacquard Beanies

Perfect for bold, fully custom designs. Instead of adding your logo on top, your artwork is knit directly into the beanie at high resolution.

Pom Beanies

Fun, winter-forward, and great for teams and events. Available with custom color poms to match your brand or mascot.

Patch Beanies

A simple option if you prefer your logo on a leather, woven, or embroidered patch rather than knitted into the hat. If you’re unsure which option fits your brand best, our team can recommend a style based on your audience, budget, and timeline.

3. Decide How You Want Your Logo Applied

There are three main logo application methods for custom beanies:

Jacquard Knitting

For jaquard beanies, your logo is integrated into the beanie itself during the knitting process. This is the most premium option and provides the highest durability since the graphic is part of the fabric. Ideal for bold designs, high contrast logos, and brands that want maximum customization.

Woven or Embroidered Patches

We can create a sewn-on patch that shows your logo in detail and can be placed on the cuff or front of the hat. This is great for circular logos, small details, or designs that need crisp edges.

Woven Labels

A subtle, clean way to brand your beanie. Perfect for fashion brands, coffee shops, breweries, and lifestyle brands seeking a minimal aesthetic.

If you’re unsure which method is right for your artwork, we can create mock-ups of several options so you can visualize the final result.

4. Choose Your Colors and Yarn

At Fourbital Factory, your custom beanie starts with high-quality yarn. You can choose from our standard color library or create a custom palette for a fully branded look.

A few helpful tips:

• Use two or three colors for a clean, timeless design.

• High contrast colors make your logo easier to read.

• Earth tones create a classic New England look.

• Bright colors stand out well for teams, events, and ski resorts.

Because we manufacture everything in Vermont, you can expect consistent color quality and durable, long-lasting knitting.

5. Upload Your Logo (Vector Files Work Best)

To get the sharpest result, your logo should be submitted in vector format such as:

• .AI

• .EPS

• .SVG

• High resolution .PDF

If you only have a PNG or JPEG, we can often work with it, but vector artwork gives the cleanest results, especially for jacquard knitting or precision patches.

6. Review Your Mockups

Once we have your artwork, colors, and style selected, our team creates digital mockups so you can see exactly how your beanie will look. You’ll be able to:

• Approve or adjust logo size

• Test alternate colorways

• See the placement of patches or labels

• Compare different beanie styles

Nothing goes into production until you’re 100% satisfied with the design.

7. Approve Your Sample

For most custom projects, we can create a physical sample so you can see the beanie in person. This gives you the chance to check:

• Fit

• Material feel

• Logo clarity

• Color accuracy

Brands love this part of the process because it’s often the moment their idea becomes real.

8. Production Begins in Vermont

Once the design and sample are approved, your custom beanies move into production at our Burlington, Vermont facility. This is where local craftsmanship meets modern knitting technology.

Because we manufacture in-house, we can ensure:

• Higher quality control

• Faster production times

• Lower minimums

• Consistent sizing and color

• Ethical, sustainable manufacturing

Our team knits, sews, trims, and finishes each beanie by hand, ensuring every piece meets our standards before it ships.

9. Receive Your Custom Beanies

When your order is finished, it ships directly from our factory. Most clients use their beanies for:

• Retail merchandise

• Employee uniforms

• Winter events

• Ski resorts

• Breweries and coffee shops

• Schools and universities

• Corporate gifts

• Nonprofit fundraisers

And because our beanies are made to last, your brand stays visible season after season.

Final Thoughts

Creating a custom beanie with your logo doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right team and a clear process, you can turn your logo into a high-quality, wearable product that people actually want to use. At Fourbital Factory, we’re here to help you every step of the way, from design concepts to finished products made proudly in Vermont.

If you’re ready to get started, reach out to us and we’ll help bring your idea to life.